FOVIL MFG. CO., INC. v. Watts

This is a workmen's compensation case.

Daniel Watts (employee) suffered a work-related injury on October 17, 1987, while in the employ of Fovil Manufacturing Company (employer). Prior to being injured, the employee had worked for the employer since 1968, during the last thirteen years of which he was employed as a mechanic. The employee has not returned to work since the date of his injury.

Following an ore tenus hearing, the circuit court concluded that the employee suffered a permanent and total disability and awarded him benefits of $237.04 per week for life, which began accruing February 4,…